THE BATTLE FOR IDENTITY - TEW NAI TONG: VILLAGE LIFE SERIES AND FANTASY SERIES
The paintings of Malaysian artist Tew Nai Tong are inspired by Malaysian village life with its ethnic traditions and colourful ambience.
Where: Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, Mica Building, 01-06, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall When: Till Dec 8, 11am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6733-3822
Art
GLOBALISATION + MIGRATION + IMMIGRATION
This site installation by Indian artist Sovan Kumar is a scathing critique of the impact of development and globalisation on the people and culture of his native Orissa.
Where: Indigo Blue Art Gallery, 33 Neil Road MRT: Outram When: Thu - Jan 2 next year, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 2 - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun and public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6372-1719 Info: The artist will be there from 6.30 - 8.30pm on Thu (Dec 4) and will be present at a post installation discussion on the subject of development and globalisation E-mail info@infigoblueart.com
THIS IS NOT CHINESE LANDSCAPE (WANG YIGANG'S FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION)
Outstanding Chinese contemporary artist Wang Yigang who is renowned for his provoking and impactful style, showcases 16 oil on canvas works.
Where: ARTrium, MICA Building, ground Floor, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall When: Thu - Tue , 10am - 8pm daily Admission: Free tel; 6296-0073
TV
The goggle box takes centrestage at this solo exhibition by award-winning Filipino artist Neil Arriola Manalo which depicts the intensity and effectiveness of television to its audience and the viewers immediate response and reaction.
Invest in quality affordable Chinese art. This exhibition features reasonably priced and miniature works by various outstanding modern and contemporary Chinese artists including Gu Yan, Hu Yong Kai, Pan Gang and Xue Dai.
Where: Hakaren Art Gallery, Tanglin Shopping Centre 02-43, 19 Tanglin Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Wed, 10.30am - 6.40pm (Mon - Sat), noon - 6pm (Sun & public holidays) Admission: Free Tel: 6733-3382 Info: Visit www.hakaren.com
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
This art exhibition features the works of renowned Italian artist Professor Giuseppe Borello from Verona who is a master of the expressive line.
Where: Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre, Dover Road. MRT: Dover When: Thu , 11am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6879-0409 Info: The exhibition also features works by young Singapore artists. E-mail psng@sp.edu.sg
LOST CITY 2 - A COLLECTIVE ART EXHIBITION
This exhibition by five award-winning local artists - Hong Sek Chern, Francis Ng, Tang Ling Nah, Ahmad Bakar and C.K. Kum - attempts to identify the energies and tensions arising from the hyper-globalisation of the world today. Curated by Arthur Sim.
Where: Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Road MRT: Bugis When: Till Dec 17: 10am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6336-1055
SPIRITUALITY IN NATURE - A BRAZILIAN PERSPECTIVE
Filipino artist and yogi monk Rodiel D. Alcantra's 15 oil paintings were inspired by the spirituality of the Brazilian rainforest. Part of the proceeds from the sale of the paintings will go to social service programmes for a children's school in Manila.
Where: Ananda Marga Yoga Society of Singapore, 07-01 Parkway centre, 1 Marine Parade Central, next to Parkway Parade MRT: Eunos When, Till Dec 21: 1 - 6pm (weekdays), 1 - 5pm (weekends) Admission: Free Tel: 6344-6519
Asia On The Edge
IRUKA: ARE YOU HERE? - DANCE
Contemporary Japanese dancer Kota Yamazaki integrates traditional Japanese culture such as elements of butoh with the contemporary world.
Where: The Arts House, Play Den, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When:
Catch some of Asia's most talented award-winning young musicians celebrating the joy and beauty of music in their personal styles and vernacular. They are Aileen Gozali (Indonesia/Singapore), Aristo Sham (Hong Kong/China), Utsav Lal (India) and Taiga Onitsuka (Japan).
Where: The Arts House, The Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Sat , 8 - 9pm Admission: $23 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.asiaontheedge.com
Charity
THE STARBUCKS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Enjoy your favourite coffee at the Starbucks Christmas Open House on Thursday and donate to The Salvation Army. All Starbucks stores will offer complimentary tall-sized beverages to customers as part of the programme. Starbucks employees will pledge their tips to the Salvation Army to encourage more customers to donate.
Where: All Starbucks stores islandwide When: Thu, 5 - 7pm Admission: Free (donate to charity) Tel: 6513-7500
PROMISE OF A SMILE
They dance for a cause. This dance extravaganza comprising award-winning dances from ballet and tap to modern dance and jazz, is performed by 200 dancers aged from four to 21. Proceeds and donations will go to Operation Smile Singapore 2008, a non-profit organisation which repairs childhood facial deformities. Presented by Dance Spectrum International.
Where: Republic Cultural Centre Theatre, Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodlands When: Fri , 5 & 8pm Admission: $20 (5pm), $25 (8pm) Tel: 9649-4559 (tickets), 9066-6923 (donations and sponsorship) Info: Donations and proceeds from this concert will go to Operation Smiles Missions to the Philippines. E-mail dancespectrum_dsi@yahoo.com (tickets) and jacahk@singnet.com.sg (donations and sponsorship)
CHARITY GIFT HOUSE
Open your heart to needy schoolchildren this Christmas. Make a $15 donation to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and pick up a gift at the Charity Gift House at Paragon Shopping Centre.
Where: Paragon Shopping Centre, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset
When: Till Dec 26: 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6738-5535 Info: Those who spend $150 at the shopping centre stand to win prizes worth more than $20,000 in a lucky draw. Till Dec 21, Level 5 of Paragon will be transformed into a kids' hub with various activities. Visit www.paragon.com.sg for details
2008 YMCA FLAG DAY
Donate to the YMCA of Singapore which is holding a YMCA Flag Day to raise $60,000 to enrich the lives of the intellectually, mentally and physically challenged, out-of-school youth, youth-at-risk, underprivileged and abused children, the poor and elderly. You can also sign up as one of 450 volunteers to sell flags islandwide on the Flag Day.
Where: islandwide When Dec 10: 9.30am - 3.30pm & 2 - 6.30pm (two shifts to sell flags) Admission: Free Tel: 6586-2343 Info: Individuals can donate $50 while corporations can donate $500 each. Donors can send their donation cheques payable to 'YMCA of Singapore' and mail them to One Orchard Road, Singapore 238824 with their names, addresses, IC numbers and mark 'YMCA Flag Day 2008' on the back of the cheques to receive official aknowledgments. E-mail flagday@ymca.org.sg by Dec 8 to sign up as a volunteer or visit www.ymca.org.sg/flagday for more information.
Christmas
TPCC CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Usher in the Christmas season at The Philharmonic Chamber Choir's (TPCC's) Christmas Concert under the baton of Lim Yau featuring the captivating Laud To The Nativity by Ottorino Respighi which retells the wondrous mystery of Christ's birth. The concert features the Singapore Bible College Singers.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri : 7.30pm Admission: $21 - $43 Tel: 6348-5555
Class
DRAMATHERAPY
Get an overview of arts therapies in Britain and background on the professional training of dramatherapists at today's seminar at the Lasalle College of the Arts. It is followed by two workshops on Friday or Saturday By Matthew Trustman, a dramatherapist from Britain.
Where: Lasalle College of the Arts,, F201: Seminar G402 -Workshop), 1 McNally Street MRT: Bugis When: Thu - Sat : 7.30 - 9pm on Thu (Seminar - Applications of Dramatherapy: Tales from the Therapeutic Space), Fri : 4 - 6pm or Sat : 10am - noon (Workshop 1- Structuring a Dramatherapy Session). Fri : 7 - 10pm or sat : 1 - 3pm (Workshop 2 - Developing a Self-Generated Myth) Admission: $20 (public), $10 (students and staff) for seminar, $60 a workshop, $100 (full dramatherapy series: one seminar and two workshops) Info: Visit: E-mail events@lasalle.edu.sg to register
Club
MICHELLE NICOLLE QUARTET
Unwind by catching the Michelle Nicolle Quartet. Nicolle, who is Australia's first lady of Jazz having won the title of 'Vocalist of the Year' many times, will entertain you with her varied repertoire. She also arranges her own music as band leader and recording artist.
Where: Jazz@Southbridge, 82 Boat Quay MRT: raffles Place When: Till Fri , 9.30pm - midnight Admission: $10 for Wed & Thu , $20 for Fri Tel: 6327-4671
Contest
2008 NATIONAL CHINESE MUSIC COMPETITION
Join in the excitement as young music talents compete on the dizi, erhu, guzheng, pipia, sheng, suona, yangqin and zhongruan in the biennial National Chinese Music Competition. It comprises solo and ensemble categories, culminating in a Prize Winners' Concert on Dec 13 at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall and masterclasses on Dec 14. Organised by the National Arts Council.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Till Dec 12, 9am - 6pm Admission: Free for prelimiaries and final, pay $11 for Prize Winners' Concert & $6 for a masterclass Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets for concert and masterclass) 6837-9544 (inquiries) Info: Masterclasses will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall on Dec 14. Visit www.nac.gov.sg
Explore Singapore!
NOSTALGIC FUN @ SENTOSA
Relive the good old days and immerse yourself in Singapore's rich cultural heritage by visiting the Images Of Singapore exhibit and learn how our forefathers lived and worked. Explore Singapore! is part of the National Heritage Board's annual campaign to cultivate a museum-going culture here.
Where: Sentosa, Imbiah MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Mon , 10am - 7pm Admission: $3 for island entry and transport plus $14 per adult and $10 per child for entry into both the Images of Singapore and Fort Siloso attractions Tel: 1800-736-8672
HEALTH DIET WORKSHOP BY VIOLET OON
Improve your lifestyles and learn how to prepare healthier food with tips from food ambassador Violet Oon. Then burn your unwanted calories with an aerobics sessions with fitness instructor Mike Yoong.
Where: HealthZone, Health Promotion Board, Level 2, 3, Second Hospital Avenue, off Outram Road MRT: Outram When: Fri , 3- 5pm Admission: Free, including museum admission Tel: 6744-2673 Info: Visit www.exploresingapore.com.sg
Film
ASIA PACIFIC FESTIVAL OF FIRST FILMS
This annual film and documentary festival celebrates excellence by first-time producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, actors and documentary makers from people of Asia-Pacific origins.
Where: The Arts House, Screening Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu - Wed , various times Admission: $9.50 a ticket Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.asianfirstfilms.com
Museum
CALL FOR DONATIONS: MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS
Has your heart ever been broken? Don't cry too much but do something positive by donating items from your broken relationship to a special Museum of Broken Relationships which will display exhibits to help you overcome your heartbreak. It will be set up here as part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2009 from Jan 7 - 18 next year.
Info: Submit donations by Dec 15, Tel: 6440-8115 Info: E-mail info@singaporefringe.spm Info: To donate your item, download the donation form to tell more about your donation and the stories behind it/them by visiting www/singaporefringe.com/downloads/MoBrForm.pdf
Sports
SPORTS AND FITNESS EXPO 2008
Some $12,000 worth of prizes await visitors to the Sports and Fitness Expo 2008, including private skating lessons, Bali resort getaway and innovative polar Electro Singapore sports watches. You can check out the latest sports equipment brands, such as Adidas and Crocs and the latest technology and products, including Fixblessing, an aqua floating aid that maximises the user's chance of survival while awaiting rescue. Held in conjunction with the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
Where: Singapore Expo, Hall 5 MRT: Expo When: Thu , Fri & Sun , noon - 8pm, Sat , 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Changi Sports Medicine and Singapore Sports Medicine Centre will give free advice and demonstration on its fitness assessment and services to visitors at the expo. Visit www.sportsfitnessexpo.com.sg
STANDARD CHARTERED SINGAPORE MARATHON 2008
It's for a good cause. Come and cheer on more than 48,000 runners who are participating in this marathon to help raise $750,000 for the less fortunate.
Where: Start from Esplanade Bridge to Raffles Avenue, Nicoll Highway and the East Coast Parkway and back to The Padang MRT: City Hall When: Sun , 5.30am (flag-off for the full
42km marathon), 6.15am (21km half marathon), 7.15am (10km, Men & 10km Team Men's, 8am (10km, Women & 10Km Team Women's), 8.45am (Wheelchair, 10.30 - 11.30am (the revamped Standard Chartered Kids Dash for children aged under three and four to 13) Admission: Free (registration has closed but spectators are welcome) Tel: 6248-6033 Info: Visit www.singaporemarathon.com
Talk
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES
Learn how effective digital marketing strategies can maximise your business results and the different methods to achieve optimum results using mew digital channels at this ST701 seminar.
Where: Singapore Press Holdings Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Tue , 2 - 6pm Admission: $369 with GST (ST701 member), $439 with GST (non-member) a workshop Tel: 6319-5924 (office hours) Info: To register visit jobs.st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg. The panel discussion will feature panelists such as Adrian Tay, editor of AsiaOne, Lim Chuan Jer, general manager of New Media Unit, SPH magazines and Alan Soon, head of Online Business and Technology, ST701.
PICTURE BOOK FORUM
First-time writers and illustrators can get valuable tips and guidance on writing and illustrating for children's books at this Picture Book Forum. It will feature Australian writer Meredith Costain, Leigh Hobbs, an Australian artist author and illustrator of children's books and The Straits Times Press book publishing team.
Where: Grand Plaza Park Hotel, Ballroom 1, Level 2, 10 Coleman Street MRT: City Hall When: Dec 12 & 13: 8.30am - 5.30pm Admission: $55 a day and $85 for two days Tel: 6848-8290 Info: The forum is organised by the Media Development Authority and the National Book Development Council of Singapore. Visit http://www.bookcouncil.sg
Theatre
IT'S MY LIFE!
Don't miss this musical about teens, for teens and by teens. Touching, honest, explosive and funny, this musical unlocks the secret life of teenagers.
Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Till Fri , 8pm Admission: $27 Tel: 6100-2005 Info: Visit www.gatecrash.com.sg
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Journey around the world without leaving your seat. Catch this Broadway-style family musical production of Around The World In 80 Days, based on the Jules Verne classic novel about the intrepid English gentleman Phileas Fogg who races around the world to win a wager. By ABA Productions.
Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun , 8pm (Wed - Sat only), also 2.30pm (Sat) & 12.30 & 5.30pm (Sun only) Admission: $31 - $146 Tel: 6348-5555
SUNSHINE GIRL - THE MUSICAL
This touching story of sacrifice, identity, love, kinship and the ties that bind will help spread love and joy this festive season. A revue-styled musical extravaganza written and produced by renowned Singapore composer, playwright and singer Dick Lee, it's about the sacrifices a young and aspiring performer and her ambitious mother go through in the entertainment world. Part of VivoCity's second anniversary celebrations.
Where: VivoCity, Amphitheatre, Level 3, HarbourFront Walk MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Mon , 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6377-6860/6870 Info: Just spend $80 at any store at VivoCity till Dec 8 and you will receive a a pair of complimentary tickets for the musical, American Express cardholders can spend $50 to qualify for the tickets. Visit www.vivocity.com.sg
THE OFFICE PARTY
A comic drama taking you on a rollercoaster ride through a minefield of office politics, petty differences, sexual harassment and hidden desires.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, Merbau Road, Roberston Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Dec 13, 8pm, also 4pm on Fri & Sat & Dec 12 & 13 Admission: $51 & $61 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The play is meant strictly for those aged 16 and above due to mature themes and use of coarse language
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
Catch this pantomime which gives a twist to the beloved childhood tale of Snow White. It comes with side-splitting gags and snazzy songs. Directed by Hossan Leong, this Wild Rice production features Sebastian Tan as The Queen and Elena Wang as Snow White.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till Dec 20, 7.30pm (Tue - Fri), 2.30 & 7.30pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: $41 - $62 Tel: 6348-5555
Wedding
BRIDAL FAIR
Planning to tie the knot soon? Better check out this Bridal Fair at Traders Hotel where you can book wedding banquet packages for next year and early 2010 with perks galore if you sign up at the fair. You can visit booths featuring bridal studios, florists, jewellery and other wedding associated services, such as wedding car, accessories, feng shui, beauty and wellness.
Where: Traders Hotel, off Orchard Boulevard MRT: Orchard When: Sat , 10am - 4pm Admission: $18 nett a couple with light refreshments at a reception Tel: 6831-4319 Info: Complimentary entry for UOB cardmember and two 20-litre barrel of beer on confirmation of wedding banquet at the fair. E-mail catering.ths@shangri-la.com to book
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